About Us

Parallel Education is a division of Parallel Employment Group Inc., with over 20 years of experience working in conjunction with educational institutions. Michael Skemp founded Parallel Employment Group, Inc. in 1987 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 30 years later, we have grown into three divisions. Parallel currently operates 17 offices in seven states and employs approximately 9,000 employees each year.

Parallel Education Division provides Substitute Teacher services to districts, private schools, charter schools and special programs in six states – Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. Our goal is to continue our expansion in communities across the country.

Through the years we have developed a state-of-the-art dispatching service, nationwide recruitment strategies for obtaining Teachers, as well as bi-lingual and special education focuses. Parallel offers centralized dispatching and recruiting services and well as local offices. Our local offices around the nation are dedicated to supporting on-site dispatching, customer service, training and interviewing. They also provide the necessary structure for screening, interviewing and servicing our clients. Parallel believes face-to-face interviews are critical in helping identify an interviewee’s level of preparation, qualifications, communication and professionalism. Our standardized processes ultimately ensure our Substitute Teachers make the commitment of excellence to Parallel and our partner schools. Our dedicated team at Parallel Education Division is continuously utilizing our expertise and knowledge to develop and implement systems/technology, recruit, screen and organize Substitute services to ensure pleasantly seamless transitions to all our Clients.

Partner Schools

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Testimonials

Testimonials

We have worked with Parallel Education Division for the current school year. We have found Parallel’s response to our needs to be timely and specific to our needs. The adjustment to our substitute teacher needs occurred over the first few months but we have now customized their services to fit our needs and provide a high fill rate for our various buildings. It has been a learning process for our staff in the way they report an absence but Parallel has been very helpful in providing training for our staff.

Bob | Superintendent in Wisconsin

It is a pleasure working with Parallel Education Division. The quality of substitutes is exceptional… Many of them are currently filling long-term positions. I wanted to take just a moment to say “thank you” for helping us to “help students” when we are in need.

Thank you so much for everything, especially finding [a substitute during maternity leave. I was able to cuddle with my baby boy with no interruption/issues at work and thoroughly enjoyed my leave!

Paige | Sycamore Middle School, Teacher

Parallel made planning for substitute teachers SO MUCH EASIER! Their placement specialists are highly professional, quick to respond and very accommodating. Parallel provided us with teachers nearly every day this past school year. I highly recommend their services.

Sarah | Amandla Charter School, Assistant Director

Again, you ROCK! You always come through for me. I really appreciate it.

Sonnie | IPS Daniel Webster, Administrative Assistant

I had the pleasure of working with the Parallel team for over five years now. They are a phenomenal group who has truly helped me keep sane on my toughest days – when the teachers and other staff call in sick at the last minute, or we have had staffing changed. They have also been extremely helpful in helping to find qualified candidates to interview. They are quick to respond, efficient and very pleasant to work with!!!

Kristen | Destiny High School, Principal

I just want to thank you for doing such an awesome job in filling our sub requests so quickly! It’s important to me to get coverage as soon as possible and with your help, you make my job easier and it’s greatly appreciated!!! Thanks again!!

Nina | Epic Academy, Administrative Assistant

They were most helpful when any issues were brought to their attention. Whenever there were questions they always helpful and polite. If I had to leave a message they were quick to return my calls. If there were any problems with a sub they promptly investigated and resolved the problem.

Culleoka Unit School, Administrator

We will be starting our School year on September, 1st. The Parallel [custodial] service was a great asset to the School District last year !! We will be needing your services again this year and look forward to working with you.

Gary | Delavan-Darien School District

They have made a large difference in finding subs. They work very hard filling spaces.

Spring Hill Middle School, Administrator

You have been very helpful. Thank you for everything-especially the warm welcome! I look forward to working with you all!!!